Common challenges include difficulties with social interactions, sensory sensitivities, executive functioning, and self-advocacy. To help clients navigate these issues:

  • Explore Coping Strategies: Work with them to identify and develop coping strategies tailored to their specific challenges, such as time management techniques or social scripts for interactions.
  • Enhance Self-Awareness: Encourage self-exploration of their neurodivergent traits and how these affect their daily lives. This can foster self-acceptance and help them articulate their needs to others.
  • Advocate for Accommodations: Support clients in advocating for necessary accommodations in educational or workplace settings, emphasising their rights and the importance of creating an enabling environment.